Postdoctoral Researcher

The University Health Network, where "above all else the needs of patients come first", encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground-breaking firsts and a purpose of "Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning", the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Union: Non-Union
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Research Tower (PMCRT)
Department: Medical Physics
Reports to: Dr. Alexandra Rink, Senior Medical Physicist
Work Model: On-site
Grade: V0:90
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $53,303 - $90,614 annually (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Shifts: Day
Status: Temporary Full-time
Closing Date: Until filled

Position Summary
The position is in a lab investigating various diacetylenes for radiochromic dosimetry of ionizing radiation. Projects involve various aspects of making radiochromic formulations, including addition of non-radiolytic near-IR dyes for optical calibration purposes.

Duties:

• Stay up-to-date on scientific literature and methods relevant to the project
• Apply creativity in scientific approach
• Execute experiments with high degree of precision and robustness, following best laboratory practices
• Document results of research activities and analyze data
• Mentor graduate students and technicians in scientific approach and methods
• Represent an excellent role model for students and staff

• A PhD obtained within the last five (5) years in chemistry, chemical engineering, or related fields
• Knowledge of wet chemistry, polymer chemistry, and organic synthesis
• Experience in thin film deposition methods is an asset
• Demonstrated excellent publication record of scientific achievement (at least one first-author publication)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong scientific writing and presentation skill
• Demonstrated record of interdisciplinary collaboration
• Self-motivated, independent and creative

Why join UHN?
In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

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UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.